Summer 2025 Registration will open Feb. 2025
What are Junior Lifeguard Tournaments?
The Junior Lifeguards compete within their groups/divisions in individual & team activities. They are optional and cost $30 each. These events are to encourage the JGs to use and improve their skills and gain confidence in the ocean. Sportsmanship, teamwork, and camaraderie are stressed.
There are currently five Monmouth County (local tournaments) on the schedule. Registration occurs in two ways.
Pre-Registration ($30): completed at via RaceForum (registration below)!
If you miss the pre-registration deadline, day of registration is available.
Day of Registration / Late Registration ($35): completed the morning of the tournament.
Late Registration Begins at 8am
Credit Card Only
Monmouth County Tournaments start at 9am and end around 2pm
USLA Age Divisions:
C (9-11) *Mini Guards may compete up upon parents' approval*
B (12-13)
A (14-15)
Monmouth County
Spring Lake- 7/8/2025
Long Branch- 7/10/2025
Belmar- 7/17/2025
Ocean Grove Mini- 7/22/2025
USLA Mid-Atlantic Regionals (Sea Girt)- 7/23/2025
Manasquan- 7/24/2025
$30 each (does not include transaction fee)
FAQs about Tournaments
Tournaments, unlike practice, are an half-day event! They begin around 8am, and typically end around 2pm. Though it is highly variable.
Towel
Sunscreen
Water
Snacks
Lunch
Arrive wearing Junior Guard Bathing Suit and Black Shirt.
Spring Lake, Long Branch, Belmar and Manasquan Tournaments do not have a seperate 6-8 year old division. However, they are welcome to compete as "C" in the 9-11 year old group. This decision is made at the parents descretion.
Ocean Grove Tournament has a seperate mini division.